The Green Friday Manifesto
The Green Friday Manifesto
In order to reduce my impact on the environment and the waste of natural resources, and to live an ethical, moral and more satisfying life:
- I will buy goods and services because of needs and not wants.
- I will not buy things the first time I see them, and I will not buy anything for more than $100 until the next day.
- I will learn about product functionality, quality, reliability and longevity before buying.
- I will learn a craft or art in order to understand how quality things are made or repaired, and I will trade with others so engaged.
- I will buy a small number of toys that will be cherished and teach value, instead of buying a large number of faddish, expendable, and breakable toys that teach consumerism.
- I will buy classic clothes for work and leisure, and I will maintain and wear them as long as they are presentable.
- I will not keep things that I no longer use, but will donate or sell them to someone who needs them.
- I will only eat food as needed for nutrition and a balanced diet.
- I will eat food prepared at home instead of eating out.
- I will avoid expensive animal proteins as well as packaged, processed foods that are high in sugar, starch and salt such as cake, chips, cookies, crackers, ice cream and pie.
- I will not drink soft drinks, bottled water, beer or wine when water or inexpensively brewed coffee and tea are available.
- I will practice good hygiene and avoid risky behaviors to minimize illness and accidental injury.
- I will seek regular preventive medical, dental and vision care.
- I will prefer proven drugs and medical procedures to new and questionable drugs and medical techniques.
- I will buy or rent housing no larger than I need.
- I will furnish my living space modestly with timeless designs of enduring value.
- I will walk, bike, or ride public transportation instead of driving.
- I will buy or rent a car based on need for transportation and not for status.
- I will not travel except when necessary, but will keep in touch through communications.
- I will not pay for entertainment, but instead seek out friends, neighbors and family for community and conviviality.
- I will not attend spectator sports, but instead engage in sports with friends and family.
- I will not pay for gyms, training, yoga, or other courses and facilities, but I will exercise regularly inside and outdoors with friends and family.
- I will learn from libraries and online resources and courses, and I will avoid expensive training and education.
- I will minimize fees and interest by consolidating financial accounts to a small number of low-cost firms and by not carrying a balance on credit cards or other high interest debt.
- I will avoid fees for financial consultants, advisors, accountants, tax preparers and the like by learning about business and finance, and I will invest prudently in sound assets for myself, my family and heirs.
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